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Kendallville, Indiana

Introduction to Kendallville, Indiana

Located in Noble county, Kendallville, Indiana, is 22 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 89 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 9,616 residents.

Kendallville History

Kendallville is located in Noble county, which was formed in 1836, out of the LaGrange county. Noble county was named in honor of Noah Noble, who served as the Governor of Indiana from the year 1831 to 1837. Kendallville was named after Amos Kendall, the postmaster general of the city.

Kendallville and nearby Attractions

  • Mid - America Windmill Museum
  • Chain O' Lakes State Park
  • Garrett Historical Museum
  • Gene Stratton - Porter State Historic Site
  • Steuben county Park
  • Auburn – Cord - Duesenberg Museum

Things To Do In Kendallville

Kendallville is home to the Mid - America Windmill Museum. The Auburn – Cord - Duesenberg Museum, Gene Stratton - Porter State Historic Site, and Menno – Hof are close by. The Chain O'Lakes State Park, Steuben County Park, and Pokagon State Park offer facilities for hiking, boating, swimming, and camping; these parks also have trails and picnic areas. The local celebrations of Apple Festival, Tri - State Bluegrass Festival, and Noble County Community Fair are held yearly.

Kendallville Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Fort Wayne International Airport.

Kendallville Higher Education

Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne, Kellogg Community College, and Western Michigan University provide classes for higher studies.

High Points

Kendallville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Kendallville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Kendallville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kendallville, IN

Comparing Kendallville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity38
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime44

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